Norrlandsoperan Symphony Orchestra: Principal Cello
Posted: Jan 26, 2025Overview
The position is permanent with a 1-year trial period. Employment will commence after personal agreement. Non-EU citizens require a work and residence permit (not required when you apply for the audition).
Service:
The position entails roughly 160-180 podium days plus personal artistic preparation time, jury work (including auditions and meetings) and program committee meetings (admin days). The position is widely diverse, including symphonic, opera and chamber music repertoire. A typical season can include between 10 – 12 orchestra productions and 2 – 3 opera productions.
Audition
28th April 2025 – Norrlandsoperan, by personal invitation.
Norrlandsoperan Concert Hall, address: Operaplan 5, 901 08, Umeå.
23rd Mars 2025 – Last day to apply.
Repertoire
– J Haydn: Cello concerto in D major1 movt. with cadenza. (Gendron)
– Bach Solo Suite no 6 Allemande
– Cello concerto, 1 movt. with cadenza:
Dvorak Cello Concerto in B minor or
Schumann Cello Concerto in A minor
– Orchestra excerpts: TBA upon invitation
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Application
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Approved application: resumé that contains education and curriculum vitae as well as current contact information.